Beginnings Series by Jacqueline Druga, Jacqueline Druga-Marchetti

In one instance and a single act of terrorism ... it's all over. You can't see it nor can you smell it. You aren't even aware that you have taken it in.In a crowded New York subway a deadly airborne virus has been released. There is no cure. No stopping it. Within twenty-four hours, it will be too late. The struggle to survive is witnessed through the eyes of a small group of people as they battle an unseen and invincible foe... moreIn one instance and a single act of terrorism ... it's all over. You can't see it nor can you smell it. You aren't even aware that you have taken it in.In a crowded New York subway a deadly airborne virus has been released. There is no cure. No stopping it. Within twenty-four hours, it will be too late. The struggle to survive is witnessed through the eyes of a small group of people as they battle an unseen and invincible foe. You will watch as they do, their world and everyone they love, crumble in the devastation of the virus.Hope, faith and humanity are tested as the silent victor runs its course.No one said life would be easy.No one said life would be fair.No one said life couldn't end.With one simple breath of fresh air less

Five years after a plague ravishes the earth, a group of survivors begin civilization again in a perfect community they call, Beginnings. Nestled deep in the woods, surrounded by security walls, they are secluded and sheltered from the savagery of the world outside their home. In Beginnings only the select are allowed in and the bad are tossed out.For five long years, Robbie Slagel searched for the father and brother he knew were alive... moreFive years after a plague ravishes the earth, a group of survivors begin civilization again in a perfect community they call, Beginnings. Nestled deep in the woods, surrounded by security walls, they are secluded and sheltered from the savagery of the world outside their home. In Beginnings only the select are allowed in and the bad are tossed out.For five long years, Robbie Slagel searched for the father and brother he knew were alive. A father and brother who dwell inside the protective walls of Beginnings.During a routine search for ‘fit’ survivors, Robbie is discovered by Beginnings.The prodigal son returns. He is welcomed and then . . . he is cast back out when they discover he's become a bad seed. The walls begin to crumble in a heart wrenching way as Robbie bands together survivors and outcasts, plotting his revenge against Beginnings, his father and brother. The road was too long to find his family and he vows his search will not be in vain.Cain is the second book in the Beginnings Series. It does, however stand alone and can be read with or without reading the predecessor, The Silent Victor. less

A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana. Beyond the Wall is the third book in the series. After Cain, things have settled and normality returns. But not for long... moreA plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana. Beyond the Wall is the third book in the series. After Cain, things have settled and normality returns. But not for long. The residents discover that their home, once a government project named Garfield has buried secrets … literally. Buried beneath their sleepy community in a secret lab are fifty scientist placed in a cryogenic stasis in the event of a global catastrophe. Reviving the scientists not only brings Beginnings face to face with the truth about the plague, an but agenda that is bigger than they could imagine or are ready for. less

The Game is book seventeen in the Beginnings Series. Life is precious and murder will not be condoned. Because of her crimes against the state of Beginnings, Montana, Ellen is ousted. She is removed from her home, her family, and the safety that only Beginnings can give. Inside Beginnings everyone tries to adjust. Inner turmoil along with some surprising new residents show up at the gate. Not all are normal, then again, it’s Beginnings... moreThe Game is book seventeen in the Beginnings Series. Life is precious and murder will not be condoned. Because of her crimes against the state of Beginnings, Montana, Ellen is ousted. She is removed from her home, her family, and the safety that only Beginnings can give. Inside Beginnings everyone tries to adjust. Inner turmoil along with some surprising new residents show up at the gate. Not all are normal, then again, it’s Beginnings. Outside the walls, not only does Ellen deal with the elements of a plague ridden world, she must deal with something else. George wants revenge for his daughter’s death. Eye for an eye. Beginnings’ demise or ‘your daughter for mine’. With so many lives at stake, Joe Slagel has no choice but to pick the later and the society goes full force after Ellen. She must survive the time frame to win the game. They will deliver all they got to get her. Her only allowable defense is the protection that the Slagel men can offer outside the walls. It’s a game of cat and mouse, chase and catch. The clock is ticking. Let the game begin. less

Killer babies, frozen babies, bionic arms and the return of Ramen Noodles. Beginnings has it all and it is only the … beginning.With the return of Robbie and Ellen, things are far from a return to normal. Then again, in Beginnings, what is normal?The women’s declaration of war on Dean still ripples across his life as he and Frank try to discover what has happened and who is responsible making him insane... moreKiller babies, frozen babies, bionic arms and the return of Ramen Noodles. Beginnings has it all and it is only the … beginning.With the return of Robbie and Ellen, things are far from a return to normal. Then again, in Beginnings, what is normal?The women’s declaration of war on Dean still ripples across his life as he and Frank try to discover what has happened and who is responsible making him insane.While Joe tries to fight his illness, across the country his grandson is doing the same, only Johnny wants to come home. He needs more help than Lodi can give and the person most likely to ignore his request is the first to go to his aid.War with the society brews closer to a head and the Slagels begin preparations. They send Jess Boyens as a spy, but little do they know Jess could uncover a secret that will change the lives of the Slagel clan forever.It’s laughter, mayhem and tears … then again, it is Beginnings. less

Consigning Fate is Book 23 in the Beginnings Series Just when it looks as if all is finally going to work out, tragedy strikes Beginnings and things are completely different. With war on the horizon, a leader steps forward. Frank becomes president and flips a page. He is not the Frank that Beginnings has come to know, love, hate and get annoyed with. He steps into the role as if he had been primed for it his entire life... moreConsigning Fate is Book 23 in the Beginnings Series Just when it looks as if all is finally going to work out, tragedy strikes Beginnings and things are completely different. With war on the horizon, a leader steps forward. Frank becomes president and flips a page. He is not the Frank that Beginnings has come to know, love, hate and get annoyed with. He steps into the role as if he had been primed for it his entire life. He begins the task of putting life back in order and finding his father’s murderer. Often times when we lose someone, we refuse to believe. Robbie takes that to extreme. He is bound and determined to prove that what they believe occurred is nothing more than a nightmare. The brothers must face reality in a world without their father. But all is not serious is the world of Beginnings, is it ever? The clone is exposed and a strange new flu emerges. One that is more humorous than deadly. less